Caldicot-based SD Sealants, one of the largest sealant and finishing groups in the UK, is branching out by launching a new painting and decorating service across both commercial and residential sectors.

As well as it’s highly successful sealant, cosmetic repair and tiling divisions, the company will now provide painting and decorating services for businesses in residential, hospitality, leisure, healthcare and retail industries to name a few.

SD has also strengthened its management team with the appointment of Richard Courtenay, who will be heading up the new department.

Richard has more than 19 years of experience in the painting and decorating industry, having previously led a large team in the new build and refurbishments subsector.

Nick Jones, managing director of SD Sealants, said: “We’re really excited about launching this new service as we’ve seen so much demand from customers who want to know if our team can offer painting and decorating to the same high standard that we set for all of our projects.

“With Richard leading on this expansion into a new area of the business, we will now be able to provide our clients with the same market leading service carried out by highly skilled professionals that they’ve come to expect from us.”

Richard Courtenay, contracts manager for painting and decorating at SD, said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to build something new within the framework of a long-established stand-out business.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for SD and it’s certainly a bonus to be able to bring more business and recruitment opportunities to the South West.”

Launched in 1973, SD Sealants originated as a family run business in Somerset which specialised in the supply and application of sealant. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength - headquartered in Caldicot, it now has nine offices across England, Scotland and Wales.